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HG02 FTP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

126,440 mi
Last recorded126,440 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 FTP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 126,440 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated X2 NSF/OSF (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive X2 SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 123,926 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated X2 NSF/OSF (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOLT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive X2 SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 123,904 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits EXHAUST BLOW (8.2.1.2 (c))

Main beam tell-tale not working BLUE LIGHT ON DASH (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated X2 NSF/OSF (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOLT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases X2 (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive X2 SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 118,356 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre AND PERISHED ()

Pass 22 Aug 2016 111,971 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 111,971 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 109,555 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 109,555 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 104,163 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 104,138 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 104,133 miles

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 103,658 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 103,658 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 99,267 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 99,267 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to offside outer sill

front discs slightly scored

Pass 16 Apr 2010 89,884 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 89,856 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 76,444 miles

Rear exhaust joint corroding

Fail 24 Apr 2009 76,444 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhaust joint corroding

Pass 28 Apr 2008 60,774 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine noise suspect cambelt to tight or water pump bearings

n/s/r hand brake reading low and alot travel

oil leak suspect from cam cover gasket

small stone chips front screen

Pass 23 Apr 2007 45,348 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 45,316 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 32,916 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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HG02 FTP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2002 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 66,854 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HG02 FTP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HG02 FTP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 May 2002.

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